Canyon Resources Limited announced that it has appointed Mr. Jean-Sebastien Boutet as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Boutet is an experienced metals and mining executive, with more than 16 years in the bauxite and aluminium Industry. Mr. Boutet most recently held senior positions with Alufer Mining Limited and Alcoa Corporation and boasts extensive bauxite and alumina experience worldwide including West Africa, previously serving alongside the Guinea Mines Minister on the board of Compagnie Des Bauxites de Guinee.